Race Calendar 2018

Disclaimer: This race information is compiled from a variety of
sources. We strive for accuracy, but we sometimes err. Before traveling, please verify details for the events from the application or race organizer. If you notice an error, please notify the Webmaster so that the calendar can be corrected.

Saturday, January 6, 13, January 20, 27 and February 3. The races scheduled for January 6 and 13, 2018 have been canceled due to weather.
Races to be held at Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY. Races start at 10:00 AM with race day registration starting at 9:00 AM.

The USAT&F Certified 10K course (NY10064JG) consists of a starting piece plus 3 times a 1.965 mile loop, all on park roads.
Winners each week (Men & Women) will receive an award (no duplication of weekly awards) and there will be overall awards at the end of the series. To be eligible for the overall award, you must participate in a minimum of 3 races.

Saturday, February 3, 10 AM. Make-up 10K. This race will make up for the January 6, 2018 race that has been canceled.
Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY. Registration from 9 AM. Remember to bring your bib number from the previous Freeze 10K if you have already registered.

Cupid’s Chase 5K

Saturday, February 10, Downtown Binghamton on corner of Hawley and Court St. Registration at 10:00, Race start at 11:00am.
Fees: $30 on or before Feb 9, 2018, $40 Feb. 10 to race day.

6th Annual Run With Your Hun Valentine's Day 5K

Sunday, February 11, 11:00 AM, Vestal Coal House, Vestal, NY. USATF certified 5K NY14087JG. Run with a "Hun" or as an individual. Awards for overall winners and team categories such as Husband and Wife and Best Friends Forever. Prizes for most Valentine's Day spirit. Chili, hot chocolate, & refreshments post-race.

Saturday, March 3, 185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY. 12:45 PM. A 1 mile race from the Broome County Public Library to the Belmar Pub. $500 award for top male and female.
More details at race website

17th Annual St. Patrick's 4 Mile Road Race

Saturday, March 10. St. Patrick's Church, Leroy Street, Binghamton, NY. 10 AM start.
Here are a few important facts about this race: 1. It is a huge fundraiser for the local food banks. 2. It hosts the best post-race party of all local races. 3. The BC Celtic Pipe and Drum band plays while runners enjoy a few Guinness and corned beef sandwiches. 4. Awesome SWAG! 5. This race is the first race in the 2018 Empire Road Race Series presented by Visions Federal Credit Union.
Contact: Thomas Ryan with questions or if you would like to volunteer.

Saturday, March 17, 9:00 AM. Start at Upstate Brewing Company, 3028 Lake Rd, Elmira, NY 14903.
Pre-Registration Closes March 14th, 2018 at 12:00 PM. SWAG: Logo tank top available in men's or women's cut. All pre-registered participants (registered by February 27 at 11:59 PM) receive a logo tank top. All registering February 28 and later, including on race day, are not guaranteed a logo tank top or the size requested.
Online Registration and More Information

Saturday, April 21, Vestal High School, 205 Woodlawn Drive, Vestal, NY.
5K Run or Walk from VHS down and back on Front Street.
Mostly flat and fast. Walkers start at 9:30 a.m. Runners start at 10:00. Sponsored by Vestal Varsity Club. Proceeds benefit Team Hopefull, helping fund research and support services for people with Prader Willi Syndrome.
Contact: Sue Darpino.
Register Online

Sunday, April 29, Chenango Valley State Park, Pine Plains Pavilion.
Start Time 2 PM.
The Forks in the Forest 5K is a cross country race contested at beautiful Chenango Valley State Park. This race is predominantly flat and runs on either trails, grass and paved or gravel service roads. The course has been wheel measured and GPS confirmed. Proceeds to benefit the Chenango Forks Dollars for Scholars Scholarship fund.
Contact: Larry Brooks at larrybrook@aol.com
More information and registration.

Saturday, May 12, 11:00 AM start. Vestal Coal House, Vestal, NY.
2.2 mile run. Proceeds benefit Mom's House. Open to men and women. Official results, overall and age group awards.
Spa gift cards for best tutus (tutus optional, but encouraged). Enter as a team or individual. The Zoomobile will be on-site and there will be live music, refreshments, and a free kids run.
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Saturday, May 19, Hickories Park, Owego, NY. Registration from 8:30, 5K run begins at 9:30, 1K at 10:30.
All funds raised to support Kali's Klubhouse at Fargnoli Farms,
a local 501c3 supporting children with special needs, youth at risk and seniors in Tioga and Broome Counties using Equine Assisted Therapies.
More information and registration

Sunday, May 20, 10:00 AM start. Susquehanna Valley High School, Conklin, NY. 5K out and back from SVHS. To benefit Susquehanna Valley High School Dollars for Scholars fund.
More information and registration.

Saturday, May 26, 11:00am. Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Beneficiary TBA. Official results and awards for overall and age group winners. Tie dye shirts included in entry fee. Live music and refreshments. Prizes for best tie dye outfits.
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Saturday, June 2, 6:00pm.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Take a trip back to prom. Timed 5K with official results and awards. Run with a “prom date” or as individual. Open to all ages. Post-race prom party with DJ, prizes for best prom outfits, and fun team awards. Proceeds benefit VINES.
More informationRegister onlineRace application

Sunday, June 3. Downtown Binghamton, NY. 2nd annual Beers and Beasts event. 8 K (4.97 mile) race (runners only) starts at 9 AM. In addition to the 8K there will be the Hound Dog Dash (runners and their beasts) and the Ankle-Biters Kids Fun Run. After the race, join us on Water Street for post-race festivities.
Register at RunSignUpOn Facebook

Friday, June 15. Start/finish: Tioga County Office Building property, Academy St. and 56 Main Street, Owego, NY.
Register at RunSignUp

Finish Lyme 5K

Friday, June 15, 7:00 pm. Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Proceeds benefit the Finish Lyme 5K Scholarship which will be awarded to individual(s) affected with Lyme Disease. This will be a chip timed 5K with overall and age group awards. A special photo booth will be set up with fun props. A beautifully designed race shirt is included in entry as well as a lime green glow stick. Support Lyme by wearing lime. Post race live music, awards, and refreshments.
More informationOnline registrationDonate to Finish Lyme ScholarshipApply for Finish Lyme Scholarship

48th Annual Vestal XX 20 K Road Race

Saturday, June 16, 8:00 AM, Vestal, NY. The Vestal XX is the oldest race in the Binghamton area. Race day registration and packet pick-up at the Vestal Center, 201 Main St, from 7:00 AM.

Sunday, June 17, 10:00am.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Proceeds benefit the United Way. Official results with special award categories such as Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Husband/Wife. Prizes for tackiest ties. Live music by the Beatles Band to follow.
More informationRegister onlineRace application

3rd Annual Warrior Women Crush Cancer 5K

Saturday, June 23, 9:00 am. Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Official results and awards for overall and age group winners. Live music and refreshments to follow.
More information -
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Sunday June 24, Mt. Pisgah County Park, Troy, PA. This is a clearly marked 5k course through the woods and paths of gorgeous Mt. Pisgah County Park.
More information and registration.

TCRC Wednesday Night Track Meets

Wednesday, June 27, Maine-Endwell High School, 750 Farm to Market Rd, Endwell, NY 13760. Meets continue weekly on Wednesdays (except July 4) through August 15 (August 22 a make-up date).
Regular events are: one mile, 800 meters, 400 meters, and two mile on the track. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
Registration starts at 5:30, and the events start promptly at 6:00. Participation is free for all TCRC members; all non-members are welcome and will just need to sign a waiver and pay a $5 fee for the season (or join the TCRC).

The Rumble Run

Friday, June 29, 6:00pm. NYSEG Stadium, Binghamton, NY. 5K run at NYSEG Stadium and perimeter. Organized by Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Vestal Coal House. Race finishes at home plate. Entry fee includes shirt, ticket to Rumble Ponies Home Game, and admission to after-party on the deck. Beer vendors and live music by the Beatles Band. Chip timed with awards for overall and age group winners.
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Wednesday, July 4, 8:40 a.m. Start/Finish at Visions FCU Main HQ, Endwell, NY.
This is a new race that highlights a 4 mile course through Endwell, followed by a Post-Race Extravaganza sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union. 4 on the 4th is the 4th race in the 2018 Empire Road Race Series. Our Race Expo on July 3rd will offer a chance for early SWAG and packet pickup. Official results and age group awards will be provided. Other promotions and giveaways will be announced soon (see registration web site).
Visions FCU Members receive a $5 discount; email for discount code to:
Brittany at 4onthe4th.raceinfo@gmail.com.
Online registration.

Saturday, July 7, 9:00 AM. Binghamton, NY. Registration from 7:30 AM.
USATF certified 5K, NY14059JG.
Part of the 56th Annual July Fest Binghamton, the race is organized by the Downtown Binghamton Business Association with support from the City of Binghamton and local sponsors. The race will start on the eastern side of the Court Street Bridge and circuit the historic West Side of Binghamton with a slight downhill finish back at the annual downtown music and arts festival. A Kid's Run across the Court Street Bridge will take place following the 5K. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Magic Paintbrush Project.
Register at RunSignUpMore information

Sunfish Shuffle

Saturday, July 7, Sunfish Pond County Park, 1193 Sunfish Pond Road, Canton, PA.
Registration from 8:30am. Race starts at 10am. This is a lap race lasting a total of 3-hours. The participant who runs the most loops in 3 hours will be the winner. Each lap is 1.0 miles.
More information and registration.

3rd Annual Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, July 8 (rescheduled from July 1), 10:00 AM. Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House, Vestal, NY. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
$5 entry fee. Official results & awards for overall and age group winners. Prizes for most patriotic costumes. Free kids run to follow
More informationRegister onlineRace application

TCRC Wednesday Night Track Meets

Wednesday, July 11, Maine-Endwell High School, Endwell, NY. Registration starts at 5:30, and the events start promptly at 6:00.
Regular events are: one mile, 800 meters, 400 meters, and two mile on the track. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
If you have run in a previous meet, please remember to bring your bib number.

6th Annual Rail Trail Relay

Friday, July 13, 6:00 PM, Vestal Coal House, Vestal, NY.
2-person relay race starting and ending at the Vestal Coal House. Each runner runs 2 miles. Flat out and back course. A dozen fun award categories such as Husband/Wife, Best Friends Forever, Family etc. Post-race live music and refreshments.
More details -
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Saturday, July 14, 9:00am. Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Run/Walk. Benefits American Cancer Society, making strides against breast cancer. Presented by Team PetalsHope. Show your support – wear pink. Live music, official results, and awards.
More information -
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2018 Color Fun 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, July 14. Railroad St, Whitney Point, NY.
The Color Fun 5k is a fundraiser for the WP Friendship Tree's annual Backpack Program. Check In starts at 8:00am. The Run starts promptly at 9:00 am.
Color Powder will be sprayed at the beginning of each lap, with a different color each time around! Bring a t shirt that will allow the colors to show!
Registration and more informationOn Facebook

TCRC Wednesday Night Track Meets

Wednesday, July 18, Maine-Endwell High School, Endwell, NY. Registration starts at 5:30, and the events start promptly at 6:00.
Regular events are: one mile, 800 meters, 400 meters, and two mile on the track. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
If you have run in a previous meet, please remember to bring your bib number.

3rd Annual Neon Night Run

Friday, July 20, 9:15 PM.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House.
Run/Walk on USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Glow run to benefit Life Choices Center. Prizes for best glow costumes and medals for overall and age group winners. Neon Night Run shirts and glow packs available for pre-registrants. Live band on the course and at finish. Afterglow party with Odd Man Out. Also, juggler extraordinaire, balloon twisters, vendors, caricature artist, pizza, and more.
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5th Annual Susquehanna Hometown Days 5K

Saturday, July 21, 9:00 AM start. $200 to top male finisher and $200 to top female finisher. Susquehanna Community School Parking Lot, 3192 Turnpike St., Susquehanna PA.
More information and registration.

Saturday, July 28, 9:00am.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Proceeds benefit Bandera Family Free Christmas Dinner, serving free Christmas dinners to the community for 29 years. Post-race Christmas carolers, Santa on-site, cookies, hot chocolate. Official results and awards for overall and age group winners
More informationRegister onlineRace application

2nd Annual Wrestlers Challenge 5K

Saturday, July 28, 9:00am.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Run/Walk. Proceeds benefit the Deposit Hancock Wrestling Club. Official results. Awards for overall and age group winners. Special awards for fastest wrestling teams. Open to everyone. Wrestling Clubs from all over encouraged to join. To be run in conjunction with Christmas in July 5K at Coal House.
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Wednesday, August 1, Maine-Endwell High School, Endwell, NY. Registration starts at 5:30, and the events start promptly at 6:00.
Regular events are: one mile, 800 meters, 400 meters, and two mile on the track. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
If you have run in a previous meet, please remember to bring your bib number.

Kelly LaBare 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, August 5, 9:35 AM. Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY. The run will be in conjunction with the Spiedie Fest Balloon Rally.
There is a $2 discount for TCRC members.
USATF certified 5k NY16060JG.
Details and registration at RunSignUp

Wednesday, August 8, Maine-Endwell High School, Endwell, NY. Events tonight sart at 5:45, with registraton beforehand.
For this meet only, we will have a 1 mile followed by a 400 meter run, starting at 5:45. The feature event, a 5,000 meter on the track, will start at 6:00 PM. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
If you have run in a previous meet, please remember to bring your bib number.

Wednesday, August 15, Maine-Endwell High School, Endwell, NY. Registration starts at 5:30, and the events start promptly at 6:00.
Regular events are: one mile, 800 meters, 400 meters, and two mile on the track. All ages and all abilities are welcome.
If you have run in a previous meet, please remember to bring your bib number.

Sunday, August 26. Start at 8:40 AM. 65 Rotary Ave [Race Headquarter], Binghamton, NY. The second annual Empire Road Race Series 10K will kick-off the Binghamton PorchFest Music Festival, held on the Westside of Binghamton. This year we are adding a 2-Person Relay. This race offers an interesting course and great post-race party, with live music, at Abel's Pub, 65 Rotary Ave., Binghamton.
Contact: Thomas Ryan with questions or if you would like to volunteer.
Online Registration

Monday, September 3. Race starts at 9:00 AM at the Greene Lion’s Club Park, located off Washington St. in Greene, NY. USATF certified NY17031JG.
Chip timing. Registration by mail or on race day from 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. at the
pavilion. After the race there will be a day long end of summer family oriented celebration at the Greene Ball Flats – rides, food, fireworks, and entertainment. Discounted registration fee for
teams. Contact: Steve Page at spage@stny.rr.com.
Register at RunSignUpRace application and more details

Friday, September 14, 6:30 PM. 17 Lake Street, The Farmhouse Brewery, Owego, NY.
Join the TCRC, STRC and The Farmhouse Brewery for The Leftovers Fun Run- an event sure to bring a smile to your face and more race swag in your dresser.
More information and registration.

XC Warrior Challenge 4K Cross Country Race

Saturday, September 15, 9:00 am start. Chenango Valley High School Campus Cross Country Course, (near Warrior Stadium), 221 Chenango Bridge Road, Binghamton, NY 13901. Featuring a challenging cross country course on beautiful wooded trails, with hills and long grassy stretches. The race is run in conjunction with the 51st McDaniel-Baxter scholastic cross country invitational. Contact: Sarah Thompson, cvathleticclub@gmail.com
More information and registration.

Glitter and Glitz Run

Saturday, September 15, 9:00am.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Get sprinkled in glitter – there will be a few glitter stations along the trail. Participants receive Glitter shirts. Medals for overall and age group awards. Fall Festivus Party to follow race from 10:00am – 2:00pm includes live music, zoomobile, juggler, games, and family fun.
More informationRegister onlineRace application

Saturday, September 22. Start and finish at
Kopernik Observatory and Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY.
Registration from 4:30 PM; race starts at 5:30 PM. The 5K will be USATF certified.
Children's activities from 5-7 PM.
Post-race party with DJ. If clear, the telescopes will open for viewing of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the moon.
Contact: racetothestars@kopernik.org.

Saturday, October 13, 10:00 AM.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. Run or walk on USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome. Official results. Pumpkins and medals to overall and age group winners. Pumpkin costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest. Live music, cider and doughnuts, free kids run to follow.
Register onlineMore informationRace application

CVMS Homecoming 5k

Saturday, October 13, Big Flats, NY.
Registration and packet pick-up begins at 8:00 AM in the Chemung Valley Montessori School parking lot at 23 Winters Road.
Fun run starts at 9:00 AM at the beginnings of Rails to Trails in Big Flats.
5K starts at 10:00 AM at CVMS,
More information and registration.

Sunday, October 21, 2pm. Sidney Junior/Senior High School, 95 West Main Street, Sidney, NY 13838. All proceeds will be donated to the Tim Tebow Foundation which exist to bring Faith, Hope and Love to children needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Contact: Jon YurkaMore information and registration.

Sunday, October 28, 11:00 AM.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG. Official results and awards for overall and age group winners. Dress up as a superhero or villain. Prizes for best costumes. Live music and refreshments to recharge superpowers.
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Sunday, November 4, 11:00 am. Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
The $10 entry fee includes participation in a 5K Walking and Wellness Program that meets every Tuesday from 9/18 thru 10/30, 5:30pm to 6:45pm at the Vestal Coal House. See the links for more details.
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Sunday, November 11, 11:00am.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Proceeds benefit M-EALS (Maine-Endwell Assisting Local Spartans), a district food program for families facing tough economic times.
Participants will have an opporunity to reduce their 5K race time with a bench press or wall ball pass at packet pick-up (details below).
Overall and age group awards and refreshments.
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TC Secret Superheroes 5K

Sunday, November 11, 2:00pm.
Start/finish at the Vestal Coal House. USATF certified 5k NY14087JG.
Proceeds benefit TC Secret Superheroes: delivering bags of toys for ill children on Christmas at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. Superhero costumes encouraged, prizes for best. Officially timed with overall and age group awards. There will be a bin for donations of toys, clothes, blankets etc. for the Children's hospital.
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